Product Description

This excellent primer provides a plethora of C++ programming information for beginning to intermediate users on topics like classes, objects, expressions, arrays, pointers. Plus, it also covers advanced topics like inheritance, namespaces, STL, custom string class, and the Standard C++ Class Library. For users of all levels, this guide teaches with examples of source code and a thorough display of the results.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #512443 in Books
• Published on: 2003-04-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 624 pages

From the Back Cover

Your Fast-Paced Guide to C++ Success!

No one teaches C++ better than Herb Schildt. That's why his books are the choice of millions worldwide. Now you, too, can quickly master C++ using his proven method. In this fully updated new edition, Herb explains the C++ language, from its fundamentals to its most advanced features. You'll start with an overview of C++ and the general form of a C++ program. You'll then learn essentials such as control statements, operators, variables, classes, and objects. Then it's on to exceptions, templates, namespaces, run-time type ID, and the Standard Template Library (STL). There is even a synopsis of the extended keywords used for .NET programming--all presented in Herb's clear, crisp, uncompromising style.

You will learn about:

• The general form of a C++ program
• Data types, operators, and expressions
• Control statements
• Functions
• Pointers and references
• Classes and objects
• Function and operator overloading
• Constructors and destructors
• Templates
• Exception handling
• Inheritance
• Virtual functions
• The C++ I/O system
• Run-time type ID
• Namespaces
• The Standard Template Library (STL)
• Object-oriented programming (OOP) principles
• And much, much more!

About the Author
Herb Schildt (Mahomet, IL) is a leading authority on C and C++ and a best-selling author whose books have sold more than 2 million copies. His acclaimed C and C++ books include Teach Yourself C, C++ from the Ground Up, C++: The Complete Reference, Java Programmer's Reference, STL Programming from the Ground Up, Windows 98 Programming from the Ground Up, and co-author of C/C++ Annotated Archives.

Customer Reviews

Easy to understand , but missing critical information
I found "C++ From the Ground Up" easy to read and understand. Big problem with compiling the source code as written however. It's nice that Mr Schildt wrote everything in compliance with the ANSI spec. I would expect that of a member. It would have been nice of him, however, to include directions on how to compile the samples with compilers that are not yet completely compliant. Especially since this is a book for BEGINNERS. It took me hours sometimes to find the correct header file, or realize that one of the keywords used in the book is not supported by my compiler. Buyers beware! I tried two different compilers, neither very old, and neither supported what Mr Schildt says is "ANSI C++."

Good for beginner level
A good book to begin with. Easy to read with short code samples to demonstrate concepts, well structured and understandable. A gentle introduction. If the edition I read had not completely neglected initialisation lists, which should certainly be included in a beginner-to-intermediate book, I would have given it 5 stars. Also it does not go deep inside virtual functions, but this is reasonable for the level it addresses.

Good Beginner's book
I felt very comfortable reading this book because it has many examples and emphasises how C++ is different now to how it used to be. It is very readable. I know Basic and so I already know what a 'for loop' is, etc.. But, even if I did not already have a programming background, I feel sure that I would fly through the book.

Mike